ISSE
US$149,500 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “ISSE (Expert)”
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- Expected experience
- 11+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$149,500 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a proficiency in multi-tasking, good verbal and written communications, and highly skilled in Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD-503 security accreditation for various assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts, to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ISSE and Cyber Security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing the accreditation process.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are actively seeking an ISSE with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:
- Ability to bridge technical and security languages for those not knowledgible
- Demonstrated skillset in security RMF and ICD-503 documentations such as contingency plan (CP)
- Ability to gather artifacts in support of controls and risk elements for closure
- Ability to take a new system through all the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) phases to Authorization to Operate (ATO)
- Ability to understand and support the Continuous Monitoring A&A phase
- Ability to communicate effectively with the ISSM, Security Controls Assessor, and Security Auditors
- Ability to take risk elements and convert to Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills